Chelsie A. Ramirez of La Pryor passed away on August 1, 2009 in San Antonio at the age of 17. She was born in Uvalde on February 7, 1992 in Uvalde to Jose Luis and Dalia Arenas Ramirez. She is survived by her parents, Joe and Dalia Ramirez of La Pryor; paternal grandparents, Abelardo and Guadalupe Ramirez of Uvalde; maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Arenas of La Pryor; maternal great-grandmother, Rafaela Mendoza of La Pryor; three sisters, Cassandra, April Chantel, and Emma Dee Ramirez, all of La Pryor; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ramon Arenas. A rosary will be held on Sunday and Monday nights at 7:00 PM at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in La Pryor with burial to follow in the La Pryor Cemetery. Fr. Anthony Mendoza will officiate.

"I miss you so much Chel Wish you were here with us to spend more times together.... but I will always remember you and your smile ad the sound of your laughter. Your always here in my prayer... Rest in peace... Chel.... I miss you love you so much

Your truly friendClass Of 2010,Dulce Rubi Victorino"

"I will miss you Chelsie...You were a great friendand you will be in myheart and prayers"

"i knew chelsie a little over 2 12 yrs, and i can say that its was a blessing to know her, and have a friendship with her, i wasnt aware of her passing, i was told erly this morning by my brother june, i was thinking about chelsie alot and i was planning on making a trip to la pryor next week to see her, there was and always be a special place for chelsie in my heart, i loved her and she will be missed greatly"

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

She was a beautiful gift from God. We all can learn so much from this young lady. I know she touched many young people her age. God bless all of you."

"To the family of Chelsie Ramirez:You are being remembered in my prayers during this time of grief.Sincerely,Geneva Blair"

"jose and family iam sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. You and your family will be in my prayers"

"Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time."

"Our condolence for the family during your great loss. Sorry we were not with you during your loss but we were unaware. Our hearts and prayers are with you."

"Dalia sorry about your loss just went through the same thing with my Mother Lupe Perez. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers."

"You have our deepest sympathies, there is nothing that can compare to the loss of a child. We can only accept that God had another mission for Chelsie and that she is now with Him.Love,BJ and Travis Cooper"